Anthropology 255. Gender in Africa

What contributions have women made to the societies of Africa prior to colonialism? How and why did colonialism affect men and women differently? What are the implications of gender inequality for economic development in Africa today? These questions are considered from ethnographic, autobiographical and fictional accounts. Gender, class and cultural identity will be focal points.

Connections

The African Worlds connection enables students to explore the range of interrelated cultures, histories, politics, art and intellectual contributions of African people living south of the Sahara. A combination of disciplinary perspectives is critical to understanding the contemporary challenges that face the continent. Common areas of concern explored in this connection include the precolonial legacy […]